Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team. This position offers flexibility with either a 5-day full-time schedule or a 4-day schedule of 32 hours with prorated pay. The role is exclusively outpatient, Monday through Friday, with no night, weekend, or holiday call required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new office referrals and conduct patient follow-ups.
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Prepare for angiography and surgical procedures, and provide post-operative care.
• Manage wounds, including surgical wounds and minor debridement, and use antibiotics prudently.
• Receive training in minor procedures, such as venous catheter removal.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with arterial and venous disease, including conditions like carotid stenosis, stroke, aortic aneurysms, claudication, ischemic ulcers, varicose veins, and venous ulcers.
• Possess skill and experience in sclerotherapy, which is desirable.
• Demonstrate familiarity or willingness to learn the basics of non-invasive vascular testing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of APP experience in Vascular Surgery or a similar skill set. Consideration will be given to strong new graduates with extensive Vascular Surgery nursing experience.
• Active Rhode Island license required.
• Board Certified.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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